69% of Canadian workers experiencing symptoms related to burnout: survey
More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’ve experienced symptoms that can develop into burnout, according to a new survey by Pollara…
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how national dental-care and pharmacare programs will impact unionized employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…
- By: Staff
- October 4, 2024 October 3, 2024
- 09:00
Canadian insurers paid out record $128BN in health, retirement benefits in 2023: CLHIA
Canada’s life and health insurers paid out a record $128 billion in health and retirement benefits last year, up from $114 billion in 2022, according…
- By: Staff
- October 3, 2024 October 1, 2024
- 15:00
Gen Z employees focusing on well-being, flexibility: survey
Eight in 10 generation Z employees say employers have a responsibility to support the psychological (83 per cent) and physical (81 per cent) well-being of…
- By: Staff
- October 3, 2024 October 2, 2024
- 09:00
How national dental-care, pharmacare programs will impact unionized employees
The Canada Dental Care Plan will help make dental services more accessible for unionized employees who don’t currently have a dental program within their contract,…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- October 2, 2024 October 2, 2024
- 09:00
Survey finds 56% of Canadian workers reporting reduced productivity due to financial concerns
More than half (56 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re less productive at work due to financial concerns, according to a new survey by…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 27, 2024
- 15:00
Canadians with employer-sponsored health benefits 20% more likely to seek care when needed: survey
Canadians with an employer-provided benefits plan are 20 per cent more likely to seek care when needed and 25 per cent more likely to report…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 30, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ updated capital accumulation plan guideline will impact plan sponsors and members was the most-read story…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 26, 2024
- 09:00
Benefits use, plan sustainability top of mind for major Canadian employers: 2024 BCHS report launch
The 2024 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey highlighted the perfect storm plan sponsors are facing: trying to strike the right balance between competitive benefits and plan…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- September 26, 2024 September 23, 2024
- 09:00
Work still to be done to address mental-health risks in the workplace: 2024 BCHS report launch
Benefits plan sponsors’ efforts to reduce stigma around mental-health challenges and encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work are bearing fruit, said benefits…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- September 25, 2024 September 23, 2024
- 09:00
Survey finds 33% of North American workers report declining financial situation
A third (33 per cent) of North American workers say they’re financially worse off than a year ago and have financial issues that are negatively…
- By: Staff
- September 24, 2024 September 20, 2024
- 15:00
Plan sponsors encouraged to use benefits for preventative health care: 2024 BCHS report launch
Canadian benefits plan sponsors are increasingly seeking to balance providing competitive benefits against plan sustainability issues, said expert panellists during the launch event for the…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- September 24, 2024 September 23, 2024
- 09:00
Plan members’ financial strain a call to action for plan sponsors: 2024 BCHS report launch
Canadian health benefits plan members are increasingly feeling financially strained, according to the 2024 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey — a finding that experts say should…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- September 23, 2024 September 20, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on International Business Machines Corp.’s latest pension risk transfer was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
- By: Staff
- September 20, 2024 September 19, 2024
- 09:00
Workplace wellness culture influencing job satisfaction, perception of benefits plan: 2024 BCHS
While three-quarters (76 per cent) of benefits plan members agreed their employer’s workplace culture or environment encourages health and wellness, plan sponsors were more enthusiastic,…
- By: Staff
- September 20, 2024 September 19, 2024
- 09:00
ONWA joining CAAT’s DBplus pension plan
Roughly 200 employees of the Ontario Native Women’s Association are joining the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s DBplus pension plan. The ONWA is a…
- By: Staff
- September 18, 2024 September 18, 2024
- 15:00
38% of plan members experiencing loneliness, isolation, social disconnection: 2024 BCHS
Nearly two-fifths (38 per cent) of benefits plan members are experiencing a general sense of loneliness, isolation and social disconnection, according to the 2024 Benefits…
- By: Staff
- September 18, 2024 September 17, 2024
- 09:00
24% of U.S. employees caring for child, adult dependants more likely to leave job: survey
A quarter (24 per cent) of U.S. employees who are in a caregiving role for both a child and dependent adult are more likely to…
- By: Staff
- September 16, 2024 September 16, 2024
- 15:00
Survey finds 54% of Canadian employees say affordability a barrier to improving well-being
More than half (54 per cent) of Canadian employees say affordability is among the top barriers to improving their well-being, according to a new survey…
- By: Staff
- September 16, 2024 September 13, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the Ontario government’s review of preferred pharmacy networks was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human…
- By: Staff
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 09:00
How employers can encourage employees to take guilt-free sick days
With flu season around the corner, it’s important for employers to communicate that it’s acceptable to take sick days and prioritize well-being so employees don’t…
- By: Sadie Janes
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 09:00
Editorial: Many happy returns
With the return of autumn, change is once again in the air. For the last nine months, I’ve lead the editorial team at Benefits Canada…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 09:00
Head to head: Are employers reversing the ‘she-cession’ in the post-pandemic era?
One chief executive officer acknowledges that employers have made promising progress, while a human resources director argues more work needs to be done. Jodi Kovitz,…
- By: Sadie Janes
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 08:59
How Manulife is supporting employees through the many stages of their health journeys
When Jennifer Young, a global human resources business solutions consultant at Manulife Financial Corp., found out she was expecting her first child in 2021, she…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 08:58
How employers can support female employees’ financial, retirement wellness
Brianne Collins, age 29, has worked as a senior copywriter at a large Toronto-based advertising agency for just over a year. Collins’ agency supports employee…
- By: Brooke Smith
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 08:57